Should I buy a 2011–2013 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2011–2013 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Automatic gear slipping or harsh shifting

Hesitation pulling away, a sudden thump on upshifts, revs rising without matching speed, or it dropping out of top gear on a light cruise.

How to check

Pull away gently, then hold a steady 30-50mph cruise once fully warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

2Low Likelihood

Crank pulley and bolt failure

Sudden belt noise, battery warning light, loss of charging, oil around the pulley area, or a breakdown after a metallic snap from the front of the engine.

How to check

Inspect the pulley and keying surfaces.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

3High Likelihood

Rear brake disc corrosion and binding

Grinding from the rear, a dragging feel after parking, vibration under braking, or repeated advisories for pitted or rusted rear discs.

How to check

Brake gently from town speeds several times, then once more from a slightly higher speed on a clear road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 11.4% (18,041 failed / 157,607 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 18.8% (53,378 failed / 283,732 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 25.1% (51,923 failed / 206,770 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 28.8% (33,551 failed / 116,308 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 31.2% (16,597 failed / 53,147 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 32.2% (6,367 failed / 19,761 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 33.8% (2,208 failed / 6,532 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 34.4% (690 failed / 2,004 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 36.9% (245 failed / 664 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 36.7% (88 failed / 240 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2011–2013 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Automatic

Hyundai i10 buying questions

Is a 2011–2013 Hyundai i10 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2011–2013 Hyundai i10 1.2 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Hyundai i10 (2011–2013)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Hyundai i10?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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